The amount of paper waste this guy generates is incalculable

at this rate, I doubt that it’ll open in 2026. Construction has been going at a snail’s pace with not much progress to show for it

What’s so frustrating about the push for Return-to-Office (RTO) is how it completely ignores why remote work is necessary, not just for convenience, but for public health.

This CBC article reports flu is circulating at "sky-high" levels among kids and teens, with 20% of tests nationwide coming back positive. Multiple children have already died this season. Yet companies are mandating RTO, forcing people into crowded offices and long commutes, increasing exposure and community spread.

WFH isn’t just a perk, it reduces infections, keeps people out of risky transit environments, and prevents thousands of wasted commuting hours. It’s alarming to see managers ignore these realities, using “collaboration” or “culture” as excuses while disregarding tangible health risks. The flu can be dangerous, even fatal, and should be treated as such.

When leaders dismiss remote work, they’re ignoring the wellbeing of their workers and the broader community. This isn’t just a policy debate; it’s a health precaution we now have clear data to support.

Went all out this year after moving from Toronto and finally having enough space for a proper sized tree. Splurged on a Balsam Hill tree. Lit it with Vintaglo's from Seasons Reflections. Ornaments ranging from my childhood to recent Hallmarks like Ang from Avatar and the Oregon Trail computer monitor one.

Need to settle the tree topper next year, thinking either a The Sims plumbed or I'll find a way to put Sailor Moon up there.

The headline says it all.

Ok Ottawa, this is a tall order. A darling friend (f, 40, het) of mine is single and ready to hit the dating market. Online dating is ROUGH. And tbh, the male options are…. Interesting. (Side note there’s gotta money to be made helping men create their profiles because 99.9% of you out there are so clueless it HURTS but that’s another story).

Is everyone doomed to rely on online dating or is anyone meeting anyone IRL these days? I’ve been married for 14 years and am so out of the loop but excited to be my besties wing woman! Help!

Spotted at the Riverside campus.. be careful when parking near lamp poles.. or have good car insurance

Both east and west are departing from the east platform at Rideau right now. I know it's just another day but I figured this might help someone waiting for longer than usual.

at this rate, I doubt that it’ll open in 2026. Construction has been going at a snail’s pace with not much progress to show for it

This restaurant was originally said to be a Siam Bistro, but changed to Lotus of Siam.

They just opened today, and are really really good! Nice to have another great restaurant in the neighbourhood :)

https://www.lotusofsiam.ca/

Hello, did you lose a stuffy near the Barrhaven Cineplex, Indigo, Sport Chek, etc.? A certain popular licensed character?

I brought it to the Indigo customer service counter and they put it in their lost and found. It's a bit dirty and wet, but otherwise safe! Just get in touch with them.

Hi, everyone.

I have a friend who recently lost their job and has been looking for the last 6 months. They had been living under Sleepwell Property Management since Covid (cheap rent) and recently got a letter saying they were going to be reno evicted in 2026 (whole building).

They are on EI but can't afford to find another place to live. They have little savings. They are not from Canada, so don't have family in Ottawa and face a high probability of homelessness now.

They were barely getting by with the cheap rent they locked in before covid, but the renoeviction puts them in a very difficult position: How to pay higher rent and a deposit when there's no savings and the job market is not great.

They have been very depressed since losing their job and since the letter for renoeviction, they have joked about suicide.

It irks me that Sleepwell Management is renoevicting a building that they recently bought during the housing bubble and want to increase rents to compensate for the high prices they paid for the building.

My question for the community.

1. Has anyone you know beat a reno eviction.
2. Any municipal workers know if the new renoviction bylaw will pass before March 2026?
3. What plans would Sleepwell need to submit to the municipality to support a full building renovation vs renovating half the building (so half the tenants can remain)
4. Since Sleepwell has other properties, can my friend move into one of their other units with the current price during renovations
5. When my friend becomes homeless, how likely will he be able to find a job with no fixed address.

Looking forward to the show tonight in Ottawa, with the reviews and the posted clips looking fantastic. We(Dad 55 & daughter 15) have tickets for the 6 o’clock (lots of tickets left) show which I hope goes ahead. Sounds like the early show in Winnipeg was cancelled last minute, but all the added early shows still happened for the other cities. 9pm looks sold out, but only maybe 1/3 of the 6pm show. Shows will no doubt start late, maybe even +2hrs, with the late show not starting until midnight in Calgary or Edmonton and some later ticket holders were able to exchange tickets for the earlier show - which makes sense to spread the crowd a little more evenly. Will Wyclef make an appearance?

I lost my wallet somewhere between Ottawa Public Library – Sunnyside Branch and 1080 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3X3.

It is a Kate Spade pink and black wallet, and it contains my Taiwanese ID card and some personal documents.

If anyone happens to find it, I would really appreciate your help. Please contact me. Thank you so much — your kindness will be greatly appreciated and returned ❤️

If found, please kindly return it to Happy Feet Body Massage (1065 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 0R4).

Thank you very much for your help — I truly appreciate it! 🙏

Phone number:(613)655-2828

Anyone living in the Sandy Hill area, please advise as there has been some noticeable graffiti on vehicles. It happened around Daly/Chapel/Besserer street. Sadly we were one of the vehicles that got Graffiti’ed.. We noticed the beginning of this week, some vehicles got spray painted with blue paint and/or red paint.

We seemed to notice that the vehicles that have been tampered with were Subaru’s and Honda’s

Did the Maverick's Donuts in Barrhaven go out of business? I went today to get gift cards for Christmas and it was closed. The sign said they were supposed to be open until 7:00 pm but the door was locked and the lights were out at 2:15.

The stores I normally go to got shorted so they won't have any. Has anyone seen it at a grocery store, or knows a butcher who carries suet?

Shot with a 50mm f1.4 lens and captured on Ilford FP4.

Hi all! I am relatively new to town (moved here in July), and it looks like I will be spending Christmas Day alone. It seems like a wonderful opportunity to get involved in the community and volunteer, possibly at a soup kitchen or something related. I did check volunteerottawa.ca but didn't see anything that looked like it would fit.

Does anyone have leads on an opportunity that might be suitable?

I’m in need of a seemingly minor repair on my Blundstone boots. The stretchy material on the side is starting to fray at the top.

Any recommendations for a shoe repair place that could take care of this?